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By Sarah Davis • Updated Aug 26, 2026 at 21:45

Meta agrees to make changes, pay up to $18B US over social media harms to children - CBC — Latest News About Meta reaches major settlement over social media addiction claims

Meta has agreed to hand over up to 18 billion US dollars to settle lawsuits with US states concerning social media addiction and risks to young users.

The major deal concludes legal claims from California and other states concerning adolescent usage issues across its online services.

Under the terms of the settlement, Meta also accepted sweeping changes on Facebook and Instagram. The legal pact ends pending litigation in the United States involving claims over online risks to children and teens.

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Meta agrees to make changes, pay up to $18B US over social media harms to children - CBC
Meta agrees to make changes, pay up to $18B US over social media harms to children CBC
Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn - The Guardian
Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn The Guardian
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims - The New York Times
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times
Meta agrees to sweeping changes, $18 billion payout in landmark state settlement - The Washington Post
Meta agrees to sweeping changes, $18 billion payout in landmark state settlement The Washington Post
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction claims with states for up to $18 billion - NBC News
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction claims with states for up to $18 billion NBC News